Exmoor House

Exmoor House is a union workhouse that has been converted into council offices. It was built in 1855 and underwent conversion in the early 20th century. The building is constructed of random rubble local stone, with dressed voussoirs and jambs, and features slate roofs with overhanging eaves and stone stacks at the gable ends. It has a T-plan layout facing south, consisting of a central block flanked by wings and a long range at the rear. The structure has two storeys with single storey wings, arranged in a 3:7:3 bay configuration. The central three bays project slightly forward and are topped with an open pediment. The first floor has 9-pane sash windows, while the ground floor features 12-pane sash windows leading to a central entrance with a panelled door. The entrance at the end bay on the left is blocked. Above the pediment is a wooden lantern with a shallow pyramid roof and arched louvred openings on each face. The nine bay rear wing has plastic sashes. The history of the Dulverton workhouse is detailed in Jack Hurley's book "Rattle His Bones."